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BECU Cash Back Credit Card vs Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful

Both are well-respected travel cards. The BECU Cash Back Credit Card comes from BECU at $0/yr; the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful from Chase at $250/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBECU Cash Back Credit CardMarriott Bonvoy Bountiful
Annual fee$0$250
Sign-up bonus$200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 3 months85,000 Bonus Points
Bonus value (est.)$200-
Min spend to unlock bonus$2,000 in 3 mo$4,000 in 3 mo
IssuerBECUChase
Card categorycashbackhotel
Best earning category (All_purchases)1.5x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
    • 50k free night cert
    • Gold status
    • 6x at Marriott
    • Platinum at $60k spend
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    BECU Cash Back Credit Card
    $0/yr · $200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 3 months
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    Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful
    $250/yr · 85,000 Bonus Points

    Editorial take: BECU Cash Back Credit Card

    Editorial take: Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful

    Mid-tier Marriott card. The 50k free night cert can pay for the fee on a single stay at a Cat 5 property, but Hyatt is a more valuable program for most people, consider that card first.

    Common questions

    Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, BECU Cash Back Credit Card or Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
    The BECU Cash Back Credit Card has a public bonus ($200 cash back after $2,000 spend in 3 months, worth roughly $200), while the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful doesn't advertise one right now.
    Is the BECU Cash Back Credit Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
    The BECU Cash Back Credit Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful's $250 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful's benefits to clear $250 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the BECU Cash Back Credit Card.
    Can I have both the BECU Cash Back Credit Card and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful?
    Yes, since they're from different issuers (BECU and Chase) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
    Should I get the BECU Cash Back Credit Card or the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful first?
    Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. BECU Cash Back Credit Card: $2,000 spend in 3 months. Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful: $4,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

    Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.